Company Formation
Saint Lucia company formation, done properly
We incorporate your Saint Lucia International Business Company (IBC) through licensed registered agents. The whole process is remote, you get a complete corporate kit, and the structure is ready for banking and platform vendors.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Minimum one director and one shareholder
- Registered agent & office included
- Remote process, no travel
A Saint Lucia IBC can be incorporated remotely in typically 3–5 business days, with one director and one shareholder of any nationality and no minimum capital. A licensed registered agent and registered office are mandatory, and we arrange both.
Saint Lucia IBC for MT5: key facts
| Company type | International Business Company (IBC) |
|---|---|
| Minimum directors / shareholders | 1 director and 1 shareholder (can be the same person) |
| Foreign ownership | 100% permitted, no local director required |
| Incorporation time | Typically 3–5 business days after due diligence |
| MT5 document pack | Generally about 1 week after incorporation |
| Local licence for non-resident FX/CFD | Not currently required (FSRA) |
| Minimum capital | No statutory minimum |
| Documents MetaQuotes asks for | 10 items, incl. legal opinion, physical address proof, bank reference letter and SumSub |
| MT5 license tiers | Entry (1,000 accounts), Standard (25,000), Enterprise (200,000) |
| First MetaQuotes payment | Three months of license fees |
| Travel required | No, the process is fully remote |
Key features
The Saint Lucia IBC at a glance
Flexible ownership
Shareholders and directors can be individuals or companies of any nationality. One of each is enough, and the same person can hold both roles.
No residency requirement
No local director or shareholder is required, and board meetings can be held anywhere in the world.
Privacy
Beneficial ownership information is held by the registered agent and disclosed to authorities under law, not published on a public register.
Tax-efficient
Income earned outside Saint Lucia is generally tax-efficient, subject to the current IBC and economic substance rules. We confirm your position with local advisers.
Flexible share capital
No minimum paid-up capital requirement. Shares can be issued with or without par value and in several classes.
Common-law system
An English-speaking Commonwealth jurisdiction with a legal system based on English common law and appeals to the Privy Council.
What we need from you
Documents required to incorporate
Requirements are set by the registered agent’s KYC rules. For each director, shareholder and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO), we typically need:
We tell you exactly how documents should be certified for your country, so nothing gets sent back.
- Passport copyA clear, certified copy of a valid passport (photo page).
- Proof of residential addressA utility bill or bank statement no older than three months, certified.
- Bank or professional referenceA reference letter from a bank, lawyer or accountant, where the agent’s due diligence requires it.
- CV / source-of-funds summaryA short note on your background and where the funds for the business come from.
- Company detailsThree preferred company names, the business activity, and the share structure.
- Corporate shareholdersFor a company shareholder: certificate of incorporation, register of directors/shareholders and good standing.
You receive
Your complete corporate kit
Planning to apply for MT5?
A certificate of incorporation alone is rarely enough. MetaQuotes asks for ten documents. Our MT5 Ready package adds the legal opinion, physical address proof, updated registers and incumbency certificate.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Register of directors and register of members
- Share certificates
- Proof of registered address
- Registered agent and registered office for the first year
- Certificate of Incumbency and certified copies on request
- Nominee director / shareholder (optional)
How incorporation works
Choose your name
We check availability and reserve the name with the registry.
Same dayComplete KYC
Send your documents securely. We pre-check them before they reach the agent.
1–2 daysFiling
Our registered agent partner files the Articles and pays government fees.
3–5 business daysDelivery
You receive scans immediately and originals by courier on request.
On completionCompany formation FAQ
How long does it take to form a Saint Lucia company?
Once all due diligence documents are received, incorporation is typically completed within 3–5 business days. The most time-consuming part is usually collecting correctly certified documents, and we guide you through that.
Is there a minimum share capital?
There is no minimum paid-up capital for a Saint Lucia IBC. Platform vendors, banks and payment providers may, however, want to see that the business is adequately funded.
Are the owners published on a public register?
No. Beneficial ownership information is held by the registered agent and is available to the competent authorities as required by law, but it is not publicly searchable.
What are the ongoing obligations?
Every year you pay the government fee and the registered agent/office fee, keep your records and registers up to date, and meet any applicable economic substance and reporting rules. We send reminders and handle renewals for you.
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